Are investors to blame for the property crisis?

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgages discuss how the 5% deposit scheme is already impacting the property market, and what the government can do to tackle the record rental shortage. They also cover some of your listener questions in the Listener Q&A segment at the end. They cover: Story 1 – A fairer future for the inner west Story 2 – Unprecedented demand on first day of FHB scheme Story 3 – Should greedy property investors be blamed for the housing crisis? Episode Resources Melbourne Affordable Housing Strategy 2020-30 What “supply and demand” actually means (Precon Substack) “First-home buyer scheme is a cruel illusion, say economists” (AFR, 6 Oct 2025) “Unprecedented demand on day one of first home buyer scheme” (AFR, 1 Oct 2025) “Should greedy property investors get the blame for our housing crisis” (The Australian) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices